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ANKARA JACKET.

Ankara jacket is a stylish outerwear piece made from vibrant, 100% cotton African wax print fabric, widely worn in West African fashion. It is known for its versatility and bold patterns, it acts as a statement piece for both casual (with jeans/tees) and formal looks. Styles include blazers, kimonos, and bombers. Zapron Fashion school/ store […]

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ANKARA BAG.

Ankara fabric, is also known as African wax prints or Dutch wax prints, is a hallmark of African fashion and cultural expression.  Ankara fabric is a vibrant, patterned cotton material that has become synonymous with African style, adorning everything from traditional attire to modern haute couture. Zapron Fashion school/store is the best fashion school/ store in

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COTTON MATERIAL.

Cotton material is a highly versatile, durable, and breathable natural fiber favored in tailoring for its ease of handling, stability under the needle, and comfort. Cotton material is generally easy to sew because it does not slip or stretch excessively under the machine, making it ideal for crisp, tailored lines. Zapron Fashion school/store is the

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PRESS BUTTON.

A press button is a durable, two-part interlocking metal or plastic fastener used in tailoring to replace traditional buttons for easy, secure closures on clothes, bags, and baby items.   Press button consists of a cap, socket, stud, and post, attached to fabric by riveting with specialized pliers/machines or by hand sewing.  Zapron Fashion school/ store is

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TAILORING CHALK.

Tailoring chalk is a specialized, hard marking tool made from clay, wax, or soapstone, used to create temporary, precise guidelines on fabric for cutting, sewing, and alterations. Tailoring chalk is essential for marking hemlines, darts, and seam allowances, designed to be easily brushed or washed away without staining the material.  Zapron fashion school/ store is the

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STONE DRESSES.

Stoned dresses are garments embellished with rhinestones, crystals, or beads to add sparkle, luxury, and texture, commonly elevating traditional attire like Ankara, lace, or boubou gowns. These fashion technique involves hot-fixing or gluing stones onto fabric—often the neckline, sleeves, or bodice—to create a “rich auntie” look, ideal for weddings, parties, and formal events.  Zapron fashion school/

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BIAS FOR SEWING.

Bias is the diagonal direction of a woven fabric, running at a 45-degree angle to the lengthwise (warp) and crosswise (weft) grains.  Bias provides maximum stretch, flexibility, and a fluid, body-skimming drape for garments. It is crucial for creating curved bindings and elegant, flexible designs.  Zapron fashion school/ store is the best fashion school/ store in the

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KIDS WEAR.

Kids’ wear is a type of clothing specially designed for children who have not yet reached full height, typically covering ages from infants up to around 12 years old. Children’s fashion balances comfort, durability, and practicality with style, often heavily influenced by adult fashion trends and social media trends like “mini-me” looks. Key considerations include safety,

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MANNEQUIN.

Mannequin is a life-sized, often articulated, representation of the human form used primarily to display or fit clothing in retail stores, tailoring, and art.  It’s originating from the French/Dutch for “little man,” these figures—also called dummies or dress forms—are made of materials like fiberglass or plastic, serving as essential visual merchandising tools.  Zapron fashion school/ store

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